Another beautiful mantis, David! Larger insects like this mantis, I must say, are more difficult to get into focus! I mean, when you've got the head pin-sharp, usually the legs, or the wing tips aren't! And with low light conditions the aperture has to be open up wide! This mantis looks like a different species from mine. A younger portrait of this guy is also posted under the title "Danger in the Flowers".
another great shot David.. well david since you are in Thailand.. could you post something else.. some beauty of Thailand.. how about those famous rock islands.. shown in James Bond movies.. or some pretty Thai girls.. for a change... or a self portrait..